Assistant Director, Contracts

Assistant Director, Contracts

Legal Affairs

Georgia State University

These are exciting times at the Legal Affairs Department. We are growing and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence.

Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you!  We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a stronger team. 

Legal Affairs is seeking (1) Assistant Director, Contracts to join the already awesome team taking the department to the next level of excellence!

The Office of Legal Affairs provides professional quality legal services to the University on all matters having legal significance to the management and operation of the institution. While providing counsel toward sound decision-making in all areas of instruction, research and service, we strive to minimize legal risks and costs, reduce litigation, and ensure compliance with state and federal laws, as well as University policies and procedures. We are committed to act with integrity, reason, and knowledge of the law in support of the educational environment at Georgia State University.

WHAT MAKES The Legal Affairs Department A GREAT PLACE?

·     A flexible work environment

·     Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.

·     A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.

·     Professional development opportunity and mentorship

·     A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Reviews, drafts and negotiates contracts, agreements and other legally binding documents under the supervision of counsel.
• Ensures compliance with State and Federal laws and University policies governing contracts, grants and other documents.
• Assists counsel in developing and updating standard contracts, contract templates, addendums and other forms for use by the campus community.
• Manages process and procedures for the Office of Legal Affairs contract drafting and review.
• Intake and review of commercial and academic requests to film on campus; work with appropriate campus partners to Identify potentially
  suitable campus filming locations and facilitate scouting/photography requests; obtain departmental approval and logistic coordination per
  project scope/impact assessment.
• For approved filming requests, contract drafting/negotiation, assessment and collection of fees, and assessment of Insurance
  compliance per state requirements; ensure timely restoration of facilities upon completion and coordination of release documents.

 Disclaimer: This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee’s direct supervisor. 

Qualifications

: 

Minimum Hiring Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and five years or supervisory/management experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications: 

Previous Legal Assistant experience with a college/university.

To be fully considered for this position all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission:

· A complete and accurate GSU application, Resume, Cover Letter (Recommended), Final candidates must provide three professional references.

#LI-KH1